The Linux kernel versions 6.19.4 and 6.18.14 have been released, featuring various bug fixes and performance enhancements. Key improvements include resolving issues with Intel SSDs, ensuring proper reporting of features by Intel NICs, and fixes in the bonding driver to prevent crashes. Additionally, updates were made to drivers for USB, Bluetooth, and media devices, addressing various bugs and improving stability. The releases also include patches for the Hyper-V driver and ext4 file system, along with multiple updates to other device drivers to enhance overall performance and reliability
Linux Kernel 6.19.4 and 6.18.14 Released with Bug Fixes and Performance Improvements
The latest Linux kernel releases, 6.19.4 and 6.18.14, bring a mix of bug fixes, performance improvements, and driver polish. One notable issue affecting Intel SSDs has been resolved, allowing those drives to function properly again. In the networking space, several Intel NICs now correctly report supported XDP features, and the bonding driver has received a tweak to prevent crashes caused by use-after-free errors. The releases also address various bugs in drivers for USB, Bluetooth, and media devices, as well as issues in the Hyper-V driver and ext4 file system.
